Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (31 motions)
31 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the March 25, 2026 Council agenda, with the following addendum items, be adopted; Item 11.1.f, Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment No. 153 Item 16.3, Bylaw Number 2026-0026, adopting amendment No. 153 to the Official Plan Item 16.4, Bylaw Number 2026-0029 appointing members to Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee Item 7, Correction to February 25, 2026 Council minutes, Page 11, Item 11.1.e, Resolution C-2026-0052 only includes #1, #s 2 3 and 4 were erroneously included
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That the following minutes as amended be adopted; 1. Council Minutes held on January 28, 2026 1. January 28, 2026 Council Minutes.pdf 2. Council Minutes held on February 11, 2026 1. February 11, 2026 Council Minutes.pdf 3. Council Minutes held on February 25, 2026 1. February 25, 2026 Council Minutes.pdf -page 11, Item 11.1.e, Resolution C-2026-0052 to include Recommendation Number 1 only, Recommendation Numbers 2 3 and 4 were erroneously included
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive the presentation from Sandie Orlando of Endurance Event Productions concerning the annual Spring Fling Race and Georgina Marathon event and endorse the plan as outlined and discussed with Town staff.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive with thanks the presentation of certificates made by Walter Mackey and Ron Beswick of the Sutton Legion to Mayor and Council, Bob Ferguson and Courtney Rennie for their support and assistance in the replacement of the Sutton Cenotaph.
Moved by Councillor Fellini, seconded by Councillor Genge
Carried
That Council receive the 'Pet of the Month' presentation provided by the Animal Shelter staff.
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted; a. 2025 Annual Drinking Water Summary Report 1. 2025 Annual Drinking Water Summary Report.pdf 2. 2025 Annual Water Quality Summary Report_Attachment 1_Report No. OID2026-003.pdf 3. 2025 Annual Summary Report for Municipal Council_Attachement 2_Report No. OID2026-003.pdf 4. 2025 QMS Management Review Report_Attachment 3_Report No. OID2026-003.pdf Report No. OID-2026-0003 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0068 1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0003 prepared by the Water/Wastewater/Waste Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department regarding the 2025 Annual Drinking Water Summary Report dated March 25, 2026, including the following attached reports; a. Annual Water Quality Summary Report for the Keswick-Sutton Water Distribution System as required by Section 11 of Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act - February 9, 2926 (attachment 1). b. Annual Summary Report for Municipal officials as required by Schedule 22 of Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act - March 25, 2026 (attachment 2). c. QMS Management Review Report - February 2, 2026 (attachment 3). b. Audit Plan for the 2025 Fiscal Year 1. DCAO-2026-0001 Audit Plan for the 2025 Fiscal Year.pdf 2. Attachment 1 – Audit Planning Report to the Council from KPMG LLP.pdf Report No. DCAO-2026-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0069 That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0001 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division, Office of the D
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council members observe a recess at 10:15am
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0016, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated March 25, 2026, and approve the Town-initiated Official Plan Amendment 153 (File No.: OPA-2025-0005) to delegate decision-making authority to the Director of Development Services (or their designate) for certain Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendments and establish alternate measures for informing and obtaining the views of the public related to certain Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendments, as described in Report No. DS-2026-0016; That Council pass the implementing bylaw for Official Plan Amendment 153 at the March 25, 2026, Council meeting; That Council direct Staff to issue partial application fee refunds, if applicable, for any Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications subject to delegated authority and submitted between the date that OPA 153 comes into effect and the Town’s passing of an updated Fee Bylaw, in the event that a new Fee Bylaw prescribes a lesser application fee; and, That Council direct Staff to prepare a bylaw to amend Schedule “A” of Bylaw Number 2025-0031 (AD-3) to delegate approval authority to the Director of Development Services (or their designate) for certain Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendments, and to bring the bylaw to a future Council meeting for consideration and passing following the date that OPA 153 comes into effect.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council endorse the request of the Georgina Equity and Diversity Advisory Committee to utilize $3,000 of its budget to sponsor the Pan-African Flag Festival taking place in August of 2026.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
That Council receive and acknowledge correspondence from the Ministry of Rural Affairs extending congratulations to the Towns of Georgina and East Gwillimbury on their joint submission being named a finalist at this year's Economic Developers Council of Ontario Awards of Excellence.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council endorse the position of the Georgina Accessibility Advisory Committee that a Professional Accessibility Audit be conducted prior to the implementation of further upgrades at the Georgina Ice Palace, in accordance with AODA standards and the Ontario Building Code to identify issues and risks early and addressing potential human rights concerns before they arise.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council endorse York Region's resolution regarding Extended Producer Responsibility and fair, consistent and equitable recycling collection service levels across all Ontario municipalities, and call upon the Province to pay due attention to said resolution and act accordingly, that Circular Materials and the Province of Ontario be requested to move Georgina back to weekly collection as per the southern municipalities in York Region and that this endorsement be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, all Ontario Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), Circular Materials Ontario and all Mayors of Ontario.
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the remainder of the General Information items for the March 25, 2026 Council meeting be received.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the list of successful recipients of the 2026 Non-Profit Organization Grant Program; Georgina Farmer's Market $10,000, Georgina Feral Cat Committee $10,000, Routes Connecting Communities $10,000, The ClearWater Futures Foundation $10,000, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition $10,000, The Learning Centre for Georgina $10,000.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council endorse the addition of Holmes Point Park into the Beachfront Vendor Program and that staff amend the Request for Expression of Interest to allow for one to two (1-2) foodcvendor spots at Holmes Point Park.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted as presented; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0025 (PL-4), Part Lot Control By-law, Lots 10-24, 25-28, 47-55, 84-92, 101-104 and 111-126, Plan 65M-4857, File No. PLC-2025-0003 1. PLC-2025-0003 Part Lot Control By-law, Lots 10-24, 25-28, 47-55, 84-92, 101-104 and 111-126, Plan 65M-4857.pdf 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0026 (PL-2) adopting Amendment No. 153 to the Official Plan of the Town of Georgina, File No. OPA-2025-0005 1. OPA-2025-0005 - Town Initiated Delegated Authority and Alternate Notice Measures Bylaw (OPA 153).pdf (listed on main agenda as Item 16.2) 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0029 (COU-1) to appoint members to the Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 term of office 1. GEDC Appointment Bylaw.pdf
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:22am to deal with the following matter(s): PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0008, Item No. 11.1.d, Appointment to the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That the Council meeting reconvene into open session at 11:36am and report on matter(s) dealt with in closed session.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Regional Councillor Davison
Carried
regard to closed session Item No. 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0008, Item No. 11.1.d, appointment to the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of office; That staff be directed to proceed accordingly That Report No. CS-2026-0008 prepared by the Clerk's Division, Corporate Services, dated March 25, 2026 respecting an appointment to the Georgina Heritage Advisory committee, be received. That Council direct the Clerk's Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. That the appointment of the selected applicant by Council come into effect upon the passing of the appointment bylaw and acceptance of the appointment by the Committee Designate.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini In
Carried
That the following bylaw be adopted; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0027 (COU-1) confirming proceedings of Council on March 25, 2026 1. Bylaw 2026-0027 (COU-2) Confirming proceedings of Council on March 25, 2026.pdf
Moved by Regional Councillor Davison, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at11:38am
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following minutes as amended be adopted; 1. Council Minutes held on January 28, 2026 4 2. Council Minutes held on February 11, 2026 3. Council Minutes held on February 25, 2026 -page 11, Item 11.1.e, Resolution C-2026-0052 to include Recommendation Number 1 only, Recommendation Numbers 2 3 and 4 were erroneously included
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That the following report recommendations be adopted; a. 2025 Annual Drinking Water Summary Report Report No. OID-2026-0003 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0068 1. That Council receive Report No. OID-2026-0003 prepared by the Water/Wastewater/Waste Division, Operations and Infrastructure Department regarding the 2025 Annual Drinking Water Summary Report dated March 25, 2026, including the following attached reports; a. Annual Water Quality Summary Report for the Keswick- Sutton Water Distribution System as required by Section 11 of Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act - February 9, 2926 (attachment 1). 6 b. Annual Summary Report for Municipal officials as required by Schedule 22 of Regulation 170/03, under the Safe Drinking Water Act - March 25, 2026 (attachment 2). c. QMS Management Review Report - February 2, 2026 (attachment 3). b. Audit Plan for the 2025 Fiscal Year Report No. DCAO-2026-0001 RESOLUTION NO. C-2026-0069 1. That Council receive Report No. DCAO-2026-0001 prepared by the Financial Controllership and Reporting Division, Office of the Deputy CAO dated March 25, 2026 respecting the Audit Plan for the 2025 Fiscal Year. 2. That Council approve the Audit Plan for the 2025 Fiscal Year as prepared by KPMG LLP in consultation with Town staff, and described in the attached correspondence from KPMG LLP dated January 2026. c. Remuneration and Expenses for Members of Council and Council Appointees to Local Boards for 2025 Report No. DCAO-2026-0002. RESOLUTION NO. C-2
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
That Council members observe a recess at 10:15am 7
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Dale
Carried
1. That Council receive Report No. DS-2026-0016, prepared by the Development Planning Division, Development Services Department, dated March 25, 2026, and approve the Town- initiated Official Plan Amendment 153 (File No.: OPA-2025- 0005) to delegate decision-making authority to the Director of Development Services (or their designate) for certain Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendments and establish alternate measures for informing and obtaining the views of the public related to certain Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendments, as described in Report No. DS-2026-0016; 2. That Council pass the implementing bylaw for Official Plan Amendment 153 at the March 25, 2026, Council meeting; 3. That Council direct Staff to issue partial application fee refunds, if applicable, for any Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications subject to delegated authority and submitted between the date that OPA 153 comes into effect and the Town’s passing of an updated Fee Bylaw, in the event that a new Fee Bylaw prescribes a lesser application fee; and, 8 4. That Council direct Staff to prepare a bylaw to amend Schedule “A” of Bylaw Number 2025-0031 (AD-3) to delegate approval authority to the Director of Development Services (or their designate) for certain Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendments, and to bring the bylaw to a future Council meeting for consideration and passing following the date that OPA 153 comes into effect.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council receive and acknowledge correspondence from the Ministry of Rural Affairs extending congratulations to the Towns of Georgina and East Gwillimbury on their joint submission being named a finalist at this year's Economic Developers Council of Ontario Awards of Excellence. 9
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That Council receive the list of successful recipients of the 2026 Non-Profit Organization Grant Program; Georgina Farmer's Market $10,000, Georgina Feral at Committee $10,000, Routes Connecting Communities $10,000, The ClearWater Futures Foundation $10,000, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition $10,000, The Learning Centre for Georgina $10,000.
Moved by Councillor Genge, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
That Council endorse the addition of Holmes Point Park into the Beachfront Vendor Program and that staff amend the Request for Expression of Interest to allow for one to two (1- 2) vendor spots at Holmes Point Park.
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Neeson
Carried
That the following bylaws be adopted as presented; 1. Bylaw Number 2026-0025 (PL-4), Part Lot Control By-law, Lots 10-24, 25- 28, 47-55, 84-92, 101-104 and 111-126, Plan 65M-4857, File No. PLC- 2025-0003 3. Bylaw Number 2026-0026 (PL-2) adopting Amendment No. 153 to the Official Plan of the Town of Georgina, File No. OPA-2025-0005 (listed on main agenda as Item 16.2) 4. Bylaw Number 2026-0029 (COU-1) to appoint members to the Georgina Economic Development Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 term of office
Moved by Councillor Neeson, seconded by Councillor Fellini
Carried
That Council convene into Closed Session at 11:22am to deal with the following matter(s): a. PERSONAL MATTER ABOUT AN IDENTIFIABLE INDIVIDUAL, INCLUDING MUNICIPAL OR LOCAL BOARD EMPLOYEES, Section 239(2)(b), MA; Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0008, Item 12 No. 11.1.d, Appointment to the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 Term of Office
Moved by Councillor Dale, seconded by Councillor Biggerstaff
Carried
In regard to closed session Item No. 17.1.a under Section 239(2)(b) of the Municipal Act being a personal matter about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, regarding Confidential Attachment to Report No. CS-2026-0008, Item No. 11.1.d, appointment to the Georgina Heritage Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of office; 1. That staff be directed to proceed accoringly 2. That Report No. CS-2026-0008 prepared by the Clerk's Division, Corporate Services, dated March 25, 2026 respecting an appointment to the Georgina Heritage Advisory committee, be received. 3. That Council direct the Clerk's Division to prepare the necessary bylaw to give effect to the appointment. 4. That the appointment of the selected applicant by Council come into effect upon the passing of the appointment bylaw and acceptance of the appointment by the Committee Designate.
Moved by Councillor Biggerstaff, seconded by Councillor Fellini